1978 Lancia Beta vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 342 kg more than 1978 Lancia Beta.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Lancia Beta | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Beta | Crown |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |